Yorktown News 02.09.2023

VOL. 11 NO. 47 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2023 CLASSIFIEDS 27 LEGAL NOTICES 26 LEISURE 23 OPINION 8 SPORTS 16 TOWN GREEN 4 INSIDE THIS WEEK’S PAPER! Visit TapIntoYorktown.net for the latest news. BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA STAFF WRITER A wellness check on Jan. 30 led to a startling discovery when two people were found dead in a home on Cordial Road, along with more than 100 cats. Yorktown Police were initially contacted  by a relative of the residents. Police Chief Robert Noble told Yorktown News that the department received the call requesting the wellness check because one of the deceased was expected to be at an event the day prior on Jan. 29, but never showed up.  According to a Yorktown Police Department media release, o cers  were able to force entry into the residence and located the bodies of two deceased people, one male and one female.  e police were unable to investigate further due to the number of cats in the home. “ e Yorktown Police were not able to investigate further at this time, due to the sheer volume of cats inside of the residence,” the release stated.  Members of the SPCA removed approximately 100 cats from the residence on Tuesday, Jan. 31. Following the removal of the cats, Yorktown Police Department Detectives were able to assist the Westchester County Police Department Forensic Unit and Westchester County Medical Examiner in the investigation.  Collectively, the agencies determined that the deaths do not appear to be results of foul play, but “any death not of natural causes is inherently suspicious,” according to the release.  “ e Yorktown Police Department as usual did a  ne job in this particular case,” Town Supervisor Tom Diana told Yorktown News. “ ey were met with obstacles most have never seen before with the conditions of the home.  e cats actually hampered the investigation, as there were so many of them at the residence that o cers were unable to determine the chain of events at  rst, given that there were two deceased people and over one hundred cats present.”  According to a statement provided by SPCA Westchester, the majority of the cats were Abyssinian mixes, and many were suffering from respiratory and skin infections, malnutrition, and dehydration. “ is is the largest hoarding case SPCA Westchester has ever undertaken, and we desperately need the support of the community to help care for these neglected and sick cats who need urgent medical attention,” said Executive Director Shannon Laukhuf. Representatives from Best Friends Animal Society, Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, Westchester Humane Society, Rescue Right and Columbia Green Humane Society also assisted in the rescue e ort. “Members of the Yorktown Police Department wish to express their heartfelt condolences to the friends and families of the decedents,” Chief Noble told Yorktown News. “We will continue to work with the Westchester County Police Department Forensic Investigation Unit and the Westchester Medical Examiner, in order to determine the cause of death and provide closure to the family.”  e investigation remains open and police ask that if anyone has any information that might be useful, to please call the Detective Division at 914-962-3856.  Police discover two bodies, over 100 cats in Yorktown home PHOTO COURTESY OF SPCA WESTCHESTER Police were initially unable to fully investigate the scene due to the number of cats inside the residence. $40 OFF Set OF 4 TIRES ON TOP OF ANY MANUFACTURES REBATES must be installed at Ozzy’s Auto OZZY'S GOODYEAR AUTO CLINIC IT AIN’T JUST TIRES With this coupon. $2 hazardous material disposal fee. Most Vehicles. See store for more details. Not valid with other offers or prior services. Expires 3/31/23 Go to localflavor.com for more coupons $39.95 OIL CHANGE INCLUDES: Conventional Motor oil with filter, FREE tire rotation, FREE 12-Point Safety Inspection OZZY'S GOODYEAR AUTO CLINIC With this coupon. Most Vehicles. Not for more coupons 3 . OZZY'S AUTO CLINIC "IT AIN'T JUST TIRES" 914.739.3333. ozzystireandauto.com [email protected] Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30-6, Sat 7:30-5 & Sun 9:30-3 $20 off any service or repair over $250 (does not include tires) 3

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Around 600 people were in attendance at the dinner including nearly half of the Yorktown Police Department, according to Noble. “I am humbled and honored to be chosen as the Westchester B.L.U.E. Vanguard Award recipient,” Noble told Yorktown News. “While I am being singled out as the recipient, this is really a Yorktown Police Department award. Our agency as a whole embodies the professionalism, leadership and empathy mantra of Westchester B.L.U.E.” “ e Westchester B.L.U.E. Foundation was established in 2011 by active and retired members of the law enforcement community. “ e purpose and mission of the foundation is to aid active and retired police oˆ cers and their families in times of crisis, illness, dealing with tragedy, death, substance abuse, suicide, or are in ‡ nancial need. According to a proclamation presented to Noble by the Town Board on Nov. 22, the Vanguard Award is given to a law enforcement oˆ cer who continuously demonstrates true leadership, guidance, empathy, and holds true to the ideals consistent with the mission of Westchester B.L.U.E. “He’s been a tremendous leader in our community,” Supervisor Matt Slater explained. ““ e police department is a re— ection of you, and that is why it continues to be seen as the best in the state, being recognized as the best by the State of New York time and time again.” Noble emphasized that he does not consider this to be an individual award. He said that without the Yorktown Police Department family and his own family, that award night would not have happened for him. “I am blessed to work with just amazing men and women at Yorktown PD, and this is their award not mine,” Noble said. Noble also said that the best part of his work day is going home to his wife Eleana. “Nothing for me happens without her,” said Noble. “When I do get to go home from work, I enjoy going home every day and being with her.” Hail to the chief! Noble honored with Vanguard Award PHOTO COURTESY OF ROBERT NOBLE Chief Noble (second from right), his wife Eleana (center), and his three kids at the charity dinner BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA STAFF WRITER Donuts might be dunked at a new location in Yorktown soon. A new Dunkin’ establishment was discussed to take over vacant property at 3735 Compond Road. “ e 3,069 square foot Dunkin’ drive thru had completed its pre-preliminary application and met with the planning board on Nov. 14. SDML, the company proposing the project, gave its initial presentation, received comments on two potential layout options, discussed zoning compliance and next steps. According to the presentation, the Dunkin’ will potentially operate from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Richard Fon, chairman of the Dunkin’ and Chipotle to Yorktown? SEE DUNKIN’ PAGE 2 Vol. 11 No. 38 Thursday, December 8, 2022 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE 31 CLASSIFIEDS 30 LEGAL NOTICES 30 LEISURE 26 OBITUARIES 8 OPINION 10 SPORTS 20 TOWN GREEN 6 Visit TapIntoYorktown.net for the latest news. PHOTO: SOPHIA CASELNOVA BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA STAFF WRITER Decisions for Underhill Farm are still in the works. At the Planning Board meeting on Nov. 14, the board addressed the concerns and status of the Underhill Farm project.  e project has been in progress since 2020 and proposes the development of 148 housing units, recreational amenities, and 11,000 square feet of retail space.  e 148 units would be made up of 52 townhouse units, 32 condominiums, and 64 apartments. Of the 148 units, 118 are planned to be “senior friendly.”  e board took time to “set the record” and update the public on the steps being taken and the work the board has been doing. At this point, the board has not yet made a determination about the impact statement, but they have the opportunity to do so as they continue to work through the information presented to them.  e board has not made a determination on signiˆ cance as required under SEQRA and is still in the environmental review stage of the environmental assessment form (EAF) and other pertinent information. “It’s not that we have made decisions to avoid an environmental impact statement and issue a positive declaration or not, we’re not at that point Planning Board provides update on Underhill Farm Light the night! Yorktown was glowing with festive spirit as the community welcomed the holiday season at the Electric Lights Parade on Dec. 3! See more photos from this electrifying evening on page 16! 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Erik Christiansen was a detective with the New York City Police Department. In 2011, he was prescribed oxycodone for a back injury and became addicted to painkillers. A year later, the 28-year-old was found dead of a heroin overdose. Justin Salomone, a 2001 Mahopac High School graduate and gifted guitarist, had battled addiction for several years. He started smoking marijuana in high school and later moved onto stronger drugs in college. He was 29 when he succumbed to what his parents call an “insidious disease.” But instead of retreating into grief and anger, the Christiansens and Salomones rallied, not only for themselves, but for other families. • e grassroots advocates’ mission? To reduce the stigma associated with addiction, promote awareness, provide programs, resources, and support to struggling individuals and families, and be a catalyst for changes in laws that hold accountable organizations and medical institutions that perpetuate drug use through overprescription of opiates and other narcotics. Yorktown-based Alliance for Safe Kids was founded in 2002 and incorporated as a nonpro t in 2006. As a conduit for a partnership between all community stakeholders -- parents, teens, educators, law enforcement, government, medical professionals, businesses, faith leaders, and civic groups –  ASK  aims to arm youth with the tools they need to make healthy decisions and to encourage their families to get informed and stay involved. “By partnering with all areas of the community, we collectively strengthen the safety net that protects our youth,” ASK’s mission statement reads. Salomone, Drug Crisis in Our Backyard’s executive director,  and  ASK president and CEO Tricy Cushner of Yorktown  met at  Drug Crisis in Our Backyard’s   rst public event. It was held Joining forces Drug Crisis in Our Backyard to partner with Alliance for Safe Kids  SEE CRISIS PAGE 6 Yorktown welcomes Hanukkah  e festival of lights began in Yorktown on Dec. 18 with a menorah lighting at Jack DeVito Veterans Memorial Field.  e community sang songs and joined in blessings led by Rabbi Yehuda Heber. The community gathered with Rabbi Yehuda Heber of Chabad of Yorktown. PHOTO: SOPHIA CASELNOVA

BY TOM WALOGORSKY EDITOR It’s rare to  nd a student who feels as comfortable crashing the net in a hockey game as they do performing in a musical. But Yorktown High School senior Matthew Guarini is not just any student. In addition to playing for the BYSNS hockey team, he has also compiled an impressive resume of drama and musical productions dating back to his 8th grade year. When not on the ice or on stage, Matthew spends time with his friends, parents, siblings Emma and Tyler, and dog Ozzie, as well as cheering on the Islanders, Giants, and Yankees. Yorktown News caught up with Matthew to learn more about how he got his start in the theater program, his favorite memories, and his words of wisdom for up and coming performers. When did you begin pursuing your interest in the arts? I began pursuing musical theater in 8th grade when I auditioned for High School Musical. I always admired and was interested in theater but never considered taking part until some of my friends convinced me to audition. I was cast in the ensemble, but on opening night the lead got sick with the  u and I stepped in as Troy Bolton in my  rst ever show. With it being my  rst show, I had paid close attention to the entire rehearsal process and unconsciously learned much of the lead part which helped me be ready to step in on opening night. Since then, I’ve participated in every drama and musical that Yorktown High School has put on. Who do you count as some of your biggest in uences? My parents are my biggest in uences and my biggest supporters.  ey’re amazing role models and have always pushed me to do my best.  ey happily support me in all my endeavors and make sure never to miss any performances of mine. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2023 YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 3 A number of local students have been recognized for their scholastic achievements at colleges and universities across the country!  e following students were recognized for their academic performance and were named to Dean’s List for the fall semester of 2022. University of Rhode Island Kayla Crecco Jess Devlin Nick D’Errico Julia Spina Caitlin Spor Sarai Stone Cassandra Yun Furman University Conor Riordan Quinnipiac University Matthew Buchwald Ashley Campise Julianna Cappello Gina Montaquiza Alyssa Nelsen Sophia Sommovigo Matthew Alduino Erin Dahlke William Engelhardt MacKenzie Farrell Syracuse University Sophia D’Ambrozio The College of New Jersey Jillian Cohen The College of Saint Rose Emily Brady Hobart and William Smith Colleges Abbie Ellison  Sacred Heart University Carly Jacoby Western Connecticut State University Ryan Melendez Sergio Spiniello Dean College Jason Wilson Marist College William Embury University of Tampa Krystal Badillo Celebrating our scholars! YHS senior at home on the ice or on stage Matthew Guarini has been a part of every YHS production since 8th grade. PHOTO COURTESY OF MATTHEW GUARINI PERFORMING ARTS SPOTLIGHT What is your favorite memory of the arts in Yorktown schools? My favorite memory of the arts in YHS was performing the bottle dance from Fiddler on the Roof. In this party scene, I started the song dancing alone on stage while balancing a bottle on my head. On opening night, I was nervous about the bottle falling, and worried I’d let down the cast. Later in the song, I was joined by three other dancers, each also balancing a bottle on his head. We carefully dropped to the ground and slid along the stage. As the dance ended and the four of us simultaneously rose, I remember reaching up to check if my bottle was still there. I smiled from ear to ear, so relieved to  nd it there as I proudly held out my bottle to show the audience.  e feeling of accomplishment is something I will never forget. Where will you be attending college? Will you continue to pursue the arts? I’m not sure yet where I’ll be attending college, but I do plan on continuing in the arts. Whether it may be in college arts/theater classes or as an extracurricular, I look forward to continuing to perform, as it’s a way for me to use the creative side of my personality and meet others with similar interests. I also feel that I can use the skills I’ve developed in theater -- being prepared, working with others, and performing under pressure -- in my life o of the stage. How do you prepare for a show? I prepare for a show by studying my lines, songs, and choreography outside of rehearsal so I feel ready. Often, I’m in my basement going through the precise steps for dance numbers until I memorize the choreography, or I run lines with my parents until I’m able to remember them without needing a script. What is your favorite thing to do in your free time? My favorite thing to do is spend time with my family and friends. I’m very fortunate to have a close relationship with the people around me, and I have an amazing time with them whether it’s going to the movies, out to dinner, playing games, or just hanging out. Tell us something not many people know about you. Most people don’t know that when I was little I was obsessed with the Australian children’s music group known as  e Wiggles. I’m a bit embarrassed to admit that for several years everything in my life revolved around  e Wiggles -- watching their videos, going to performances, and even naming my pet  sh after them. What is the go-to app on your phone? Spotify. Music is a beautiful way to connect with others and also a great way to connect with yourself as you explore the history of music and discover the kind of music to call your own. I use Spotify frequently throughout my day, queuing up music, listening to podcasts during car rides, and always playing music (and singing along) in the shower. If you could have one superpower, what would it be and why? I would choose super speed because it would allow me to do things in my everyday life at a faster speed and give me to more time to relax. It would also make me faster when I’m playing hockey, which would help me play better. What is the best place to eat in Yorktown? Yorktown Grille. I’ve had many amazing memories and meals there eating with friends and family after rehearsals, shows, or games. My favorite dish at Yorktown Grille is the nacho platter which is listed as an appetizer to share. However, I struggle sharing this dish with others. What advice would you give to younger students interested in pursuing the arts? Don’t be afraid to give it a try.  eater is a fun experience, and it’s so rewarding to put together a production and perform for an audience. It’s also important to be prepared, be observant, and to gain as much experience as possible. During the rehearsal process, become comfortable with your part, which will be appreciated by your cast mates and directors. Additionally, there is much to be learned from every person you work with and through being observant you can learn from others to help improve your own performance. Finally, gaining experience of any kind is the best way to improve, meet new people, and thrive in the arts. Promote Your Charity Send us a press release at yorktownnews@halstonmedia. com, or give us a call at 914-302-5628.

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For more info, contact YHS Band Director Emily Kluga at [email protected] or 914- 243-8050.  Yorktown 100 CUT YOUR GARBAGE IN HALF Thursday, Feb. 16, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.  e Earth is changing… and we can too!  Learn from experts at Yorktown 100, a grassroots environmental organization, how to reduce food and other waste, and make your shopping dollars go further. To be held at John C. Hart Library, 1130 East Main Street in Shrub Oak. Winter Farmers Market at JV Mall Sunday, Feb. 19, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featuring micro greens, pickles, local wine, fresh baked bread and sweets, jams, jellies, spices, sauces, compound butters, and more! E-Waste/Textile/Tire Drop O Day Friday, Feb. 24, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. To be held in front of the Police Station (Use 2279 Crompond Road on GPS). For more information, email refuserecycling@ yorktownny.org Feeding Westchester MOBILE FOOD PANTRY March 2, April 6, and May 4, from 3:30 to 5 p.m.  is specialized 26-foot refrigerated truck brings a “market on wheels” to underserved communities so that fresh, nutritious foods can be delivered directly to those who need it. To be held at Shrub Oak Memorial Park, located on Sunnyside Street in Shrub Oak. For more information, visit https://feedingwestchester.org/our-work/ Knights of Columbus Fr. LaFarge Council 4012  e Fr. John LaFarge Council 4012 of Yorktown gave monetary donations to four  needy local families this Christmas season, collected thousands of pounds of food for local pantries, provided winter coats for over one-hundred children, and delivered many wheelchairs to needy Veterans. If you can spare a few hours a month to do charitable work or to raise funds for charitable e orts and would like to share comradeship with other Catholic gentlemen in Yorktown, please consider joining the Knights of Columbus.  e Knights are dedicated to the principles of charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism. For information go to KofC4012.org, contact Rich Wol (rjwol 76@hotmail. com), or join online at KofC.org and click the “Join Us” button and enter 4012 in the “Preferred Council” blank. Organic Yard Waste Facility Closed for Season Yorktown’s Organic Yard Waste Facility, located at 2200 Greenwood St., Yorktown Heights, is now closed for the season.  e facility is scheduled to reopen in April. Telehealth Intervention Programs for Seniors (TIPS) Mondays, 9 to 11:30 a.m. TIPS has been in the forefront of the national telehealth movement. Westchester County continues to lead the way in developing best practices that help seniors age successfully in their homes and communities. Senior’s vital signs – speci - cally their pulse, weight, oxygen blood level and blood pressure – are measured using computers and other equipment.  at data is then transmitted to telehealth TOWN GREEN SEE GREEN PAGE 5

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His years of experience working with various community organizations and as an appointed advisory member of town committees attest to his wholehearted commitment to the people of Yorktown.” Giordano’s experience includes roles as a founding Director, Treasurer and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the New Yorktown Chamber of Commerce, founder and President of the Yorktown Small Business Association, board member of Circolo da Vinci, a member of the Lions Club, the Historical Society, the Yorktown School Board Facilities Committee and numerous other community organizations for over 30 years. “It will be exciting to be at the table of debate during this election cycle and be able to a ect the positive change that it can bring, enabling the voice and in uence of independent voters of the town which represent approximately 40 percent of the votes cast to be heard,” said Giordano. “In addition, we are happy to engage with the other 40 percent of voters who are moderates from the two major parties, allowing their voices to be heard as well.” Article provided by Reform Party of New York.  Giordano receives Reform Party endorsement for Town Council Bob Giordano BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA STAFF WRITER Personal property belonging to a man who died in a motor vehicle accident in Yorktown was allegedly stolen by a responding paramedic, according to police.  e deceased, who is unnamed, was critically injured during a Jan. 26 accident and died from injuries he sustained. After Yorktown Police were alerted on Jan. 27 that personal property was missing from the deceased, Detective Sage was assigned to investigate the complaint. One of the missing items, an electronic communication device, was traced to a home on Michael Lane in Ellenville, NY, in Ulster County, according to police.  Following further investigation, it is alleged that 63-yearold Mark Swanson, a responding paramedic in the accident, resides at the home. After the Supreme Court of Westchester County approved search warrant applications, police arrived at the residence. At about 4:45 p.m., Detective Sage, Sergeant Rapisarda, and Police O cer Hannigan were joined by an investigator from New York State Police.  Swanson was identi ed as the defendant and police allege that they found the electronic communication device inside his home.  Swanson was placed under arrest and was transported back to the Yorktown Police Department where he was processed on the charges of Grand Larceny (a Class E Felony) and O cial Misconduct (a Class A Misdemeanor). He is due to appear for arraignment at the Yorktown Justice Court on  ursday, Feb. 16. Paramedic arrested for grand larceny after motor vehicle death ‘It will be exciting to be at the table of debate during this election cycle and be able to a ect the positive change that it can bring, enabling the voice and influence of independent voters of the town which represent approximately 40 percent of the votes cast to be heard.’ Robert “Bob” Giordano

For nearly 10 months, I spent day after day speaking to Putnam and Westchester County residents in the 94th Assembly District about the future of New York State. Without question, the leading concern expressed by local voters was New York State’s high cost of living and the a ordability of our region. Since taking o ce in January, this has remained my focus. Despite projected revenue shortfalls and a national recession, Gov. Hochul put forward the largest budget in state history for 2023-2024--increasing state spending by billions of dollars. While I support an expanded investment in public education and mental healthcare, the Governor’s continued attack on suburban taxpayers in the Hudson Valley is deeply troubling. First, Hochul’s budget proposal would shift $1 billion in Medicaid expenses to local property taxpayers and raise property taxes by approximately 10%. Because of our high taxes, New York State continues to lead the nation in outmigration, with millions of New Yorkers relocating to states like Florida and Texas with no state income tax. For years, Westchester County homeowners have paid the country’s highest property taxes and, through Albany’s legacy of unfunded state mandates, Putnam County is also among the 10 counties with the highest property tax burden. Instead of the relief area homeowners so desperately need, the New York State Association of Counties is rightly raising the red  ag about Governor Hochul’s latest scheme. If that is not enough, the Governor is once again penalizing local businesses by increasing the hated MTA Payroll Tax in order to funnel an extra $800 million per year to subsidize the MTA.  is will adversely impact businesses all across our region at a time when New York State remains last in the nation in attaining pre-pandemic job levels. At this point, Governor Hochul and the rest of the Albany politicians should understand that a tax on jobs does not create jobs!  e Governor’s tax proposal is on top of her e orts to implement congestion pricing, which would cost suburban commuters up to $23 just to drive below 60th Street in Manhattan. With no reforms or accountability of the MTA, Governor Hochul is only enabling the same mismanagement that has perpetuated for years and siphoned billions of dollars from Hudson Valley taxpayers. Hochul’s assault on our suburban quality of life becomes even more clear when looking at her proposals for local transportation and housing. Our region has the most state and local lane miles of road in the entire state, yet 57% of those roads are rated in fair or poor condition. We also have more state-maintained bridges than anywhere else, exceeding New York City and Long Island combined. Despite this critical situation, Governor Hochul’s budget fails to provide any additional funding to address these shortfalls and she refused to help o set the in ation-driven increase in the costs borne by municipal governments to repave their roads. As Town Supervisor and a candidate for the State Assembly, I vocally opposed Hochul’s plan to supersede local zoning through her ill-advised accessory dwelling unit law. I  rmly believe in the importance of local decision-making and the review processes our towns and villages follow. Governor Hochul’s so-called Housing Compact is a direct attack on the fabric of our communities and will mandate housing projects go through a virtually automatic process that circumvents state environmental review requirements and prevents localities from averting adverse impacts on their residents. Worse, if any project is rejected, there is an appeal process that can compel towns and villages to approve the new housing proposals even if it con icts with their master plan and zoning laws. For communities with train stations, the Governor’s plan is even more intrusive. It mandates high-density Transit Oriented Development within a half-mile radius around these stations and empowers the State Attorney General to enforce this requirement if a municipality does not approve proposed projects. Finally, as it relates to the quality of life enjoyed by Hudson Valley residents, I am extremely concerned about Governor Hochul’s plan to cut 17 di erent programs for our veterans. With so many brave men and women who valiantly served our nation living in this region, the Governor’s decision to divert critical resources away from the vital services upon which our veterans rely is nothing short of a failure of leadership.  is year’s state budget could either help ease the burden on Hudson Valley families or exacerbate the a ordability crisis. As the budget negotiations progress, I will continue  ghting for Hudson Valley taxpayers and ensuring that our region and its residents receive their fair share from Albany. Matt Slater is currently serving his  rst term as Assemblyman in District 94, which includes Yorktown, Somers, and the eastern part of Putnam County, including Mahopac and Carmel. PAGE 8 – YORKTOWN NEWS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2023 118 N. BEDFORD ROAD, SUITE 100 MOUNT KISCO, NY 10549 ©2023 HALSTON MEDIA, LLC Letters to the editor and op-ed submissions may be edited. The views and opinions expressed in letters and op-eds are not necessarily those of Yorktown News or its affi liates. Submissions must include a phone number and address for verifi cation. Not all letters and op-eds will necessarily be published. Letters and op-eds which cannot be verifi ed or are anonymous will not be published. Please send your submissions to the editor by e-mail at [email protected]. For more information, call the editor at (914) 302-5830 BRETT FREEMAN, PUBLISHER TOM WALOGORSKY, EDITOR TABITHA PEARSON MARSHALL, CREATIVE DIRECTOR Editorial Offi ce: (914) 302-5830 [email protected] Governor’s proposed budget harms Hudson Valley residents ASSEMBLYMAN MATT SLATER GUEST COLUMNIST J ust like McDonald’s, we love to see our clients smile. But all too often, prospective clients approach us with a disastrous plan: they want to advertise for just one week. You know…to try us out. As our client, unless you have an urgent call to action because of an event planned next week, this is what my sales colleagues will tell you to do with your money: “Use the $150 (or whatever you planned to spend based on ad size) and take your wife or husband out to dinner.” While we don’t like to turn down a sale, we are not going to let a client waste their hard-earned cash on an ill-advised marketing approach. One-and-done ads rarely see much success and the client will be unhappy with the results (and they’ll tell the world they were unhappy with the results). Seasoned marketing professionals will say that advertising frequency (repetition) separates winning campaigns from losing ones, among other important approaches.  ey will also say that just like a business owner needs to pay essential expenses like rent and utilities, they also need to dedicate money towards building their brand’s awareness and image. “Fifteen minutes could save you 15% or more on car insurance.” I could recite that quote in my sleep. Or if you decide to go with your local Allstate insurance agent, you’ll be “in good hands.”  ese brands have simple, memorable messages that are repeated all day long, 365 days per year. Of course, small businesses don’t have multi-billion-dollar budgets. But most industry associations are able to recommend a percentage of a business’s budget that should be devoted to marketing.  is is true whether you own or run a restaurant, an insurance, law or medical practice, or if you are in real estate, home improvement or retail. Ideally, you should take that marketing budget and divide it by 52 or 26 weeks, and that is what you should spend every week or every other week annually. If a year or 26 weeks is outside of your budget, then perhaps go with the idea of  ighting, where you run four to six weeks at a stretch a few times per year. While the size of the ad is important, we’d rather you run a smaller ad repeatedly versus running a full-page ad just once or twice. You’ll have more success with the repetition of a smaller ad than you would with a one-hit wonder. For seasonal businesses, divide your budget by the number of weeks in your season, but be sure to start several weeks early to build awareness before your prospective clients start making purchasing decisions. If you have an urgent call to action, it’s important that you advertise more than just one week. You should be promoting the event a few weeks before the sale and during the sale week.  is is not self-serving. You don’t need to spend any of your marketing budget with us.  at is our advice whether you decide to advertise in newspapers, on radio, on the Internet, on cable/streaming TV, or all-of-the-above. Any salesperson who wants to take your money for one week of advertising is doing you a disservice. Marketing your business for the long-haul is a necessary expense. As Nike says, “Just do it!” Marketing is all about repetition Marketing is all about repetition BRETT FREEMAN MARKETING 101

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2023 OPINION YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 9 Valentine’s Day Event Please call for Reservations! TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14th 7-10pm DINNER & ENTERTAINMENT 489 E. MAIN STREET JEFFERSON VALLEY, NY 10535 TO VIEW MENU: TheJeffersonOnTheLake.com/special-occasions 929-614-3021 • Glass of Red or White Wine • 4 Appetizers • 5 Entrees• Dessert • Coffee/Tea • Prosecco Toast (Cash bar available) “Sounds Familiar” with Sean & Valerie PRIX FIXE DINNER INCLUDES CHOICE OF: ENTERTAINMENT PROVIDED BY: PER PERSON +TAX/GRATUITY We would love to know what you think. Please take our survey by visiting halstonmedia.org/3YIegzp (the address is case sensitive) or scan the QR code. Who made a more compelling argument? Take our reader survey Scan the QR code to take this survey. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) caused quite a kerfu e last month when they announced they would recommend banning gas stoves due to indoor air pollution and climate change concerns. Agency commissioner Richard Trumka, Jr. said, “Besides barring the manufacture or import of gas stoves, options include setting standards on emissions from the appliances.”  e reaction from gas stove enthusiasts was swift and spirited. Get your hands o my stove!  e Internet memes were hilarious – from pictures of gas stove removal SWAT teams to “Don’t Tread On Me”  ags with gas stove emblems. It turns out that 40% of the homes in the country and 94% of the restaurants rely on gas stoves, so the pushback was predictable.  e “we didn’t really mean that” walkbacks started within days of CPSC’s announcement.  e gas- re in ated trial balloon didn’t gain much altitude before crashing back to earth. You shouldn’t mess with grandma’s stove. Along with the White House, Gov. Hochul issued a statement assuring everyone that she was not coming for your stove, which was reassuring to some. However, she did say in her State of the State address that she will be phasing out the sale of fossil fueled heating equipment by 2025 and requiring the new construction for residential to be all electric by 2030 – a pretty aggressive timetable. She also wants to phase out fossil fueled vehicles following California when it comes to electric vehicles, eventually banning the sale of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. She has joined California in requiring that Unintended consequences of all-electric mandates BY ANSHUL GUPTA GUEST COLUMNIST The most recent reports by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, prepared and reviewed by thousands of scientists and experts from 195 countries, conclude that barring immediate concerted e orts to tame carbon pollution from fossil fuels, our world could be unrecognizable by the end of the century – within the lifetime of a child born today. Climate deterioration marked by worsening  res,  oods, droughts and extreme weather is already tracking worse than scientists’ predictions. Mass migrations, geopolitical upheavals, biodiversity loss and ecosystem disruptions are some of its other perils. For instance, if this winter ends without a su cient stretch of deep frost, we could see an overabundance of all kinds of pests right here in Westchester in the spring and summer. Mending our energy-extravagant ways will be a challenge, so it behooves us to kickstart the easiest actions without delay. Transitioning construction to all-electric buildings in New York State is one such impactful move that would actually save money and is worthwhile for its health and economic bene ts alone. With the U.S. becoming the world’s largest exporter of liqui ed natural gas, the era of cheap natural gas is over.  e tens of thousands of new gas customers each year create enormous extra demand that increases pressure on everyone’s supply prices. Most New Yorkers are unaware that new gas hookups with service lines  e case for all-electric Impact on climate, health & economics DON SCOTT IN CASE YOU MISSED IT ANSHUL GUPTA GUEST COLUMNIST SEESCOTT PAGE 10 SEEGUPTA PAGE 10

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UP TO Don’t miss your chance to lock in rebates and incentives today— VALUED UP TO 50% of your Heat Pump project while program funding lasts… CALL NOW TO SEE IF YOU QUALIFY! and meters costing thousands of dollars each are mostly given away for free and their cost is tacked onto everyone’s delivery charges. Not only would it be cheaper to construct and power new buildings with highly e cient and reliable coldclimate heat pumps, it could also o er cost reprieve to existing gas customers. According to the 2022 Clean Energy Industry Report, building electri cation and energy-e ciency is the largest segment of New York’s clean energy jobs that grew 13% over  ve years. Mount Kisco-based Dandelion Energy has never stopped hiring since installing its  rst geothermal heat pump in 2018 and has expanded into three neighboring states. Each year, its systems enable hundreds of new households to start heating and cooling their homes without paying astronomical utility bills or polluting their neighborhoods.  e outdoor pollution from fossil fuels in New York’s buildings is estimated to be responsible for about 2,000 deaths each year, with about $22 billion in associated healthcare costs. Similarly, indoor pollution from leakage and combustion of gas is linked to myriad health risks, including asthma among children and dementia among the elderly. None of these bene ts have prevented the fossilfuel industry and its allies from attempting to sow fear, uncertainty and doubt about our clean energy future with scaremongering over grid capacity and reliability and with culture wars over gas stoves. Our electric grid is stressed in the summer while the heat pumps add to the winter electricity demand. Major utilities like Con Edison support all-electric new construction to begin an orderly transition to a pollution-free buildings sector. According to the Energy Information Administration, 26% of U.S. homes are already all-electric; 33% rely on electricity for space heating, and 57% for cooking. A majority of Americans do not cook on gas. Even fossil-fueled heating doesn’t work during power failures without expensive generators. A look at poweroutage.us would reveal that beyond severe weather events, power outages are uncommon. However, almost every winter day, HVAC technicians and plumbers rush to rescue thousands of customers with broken boilers, furnaces and water heaters.  e state of Washington recently mandated electric heat pumps for heating, cooling and hot water in all new buildings starting July 2023.  e prohibition on fossil-fuel hookups in new construction in New York City and Montreal, which is colder than most of New York State, will start phasing in starting 2024.  e technology is ready and economical; all we need for saving money while saving lives is to muster the political courage to stand up to special interests and hasten the transition to all-electric buildings. Hopefully, our legislature and Governor Hochul would do just that. Anshul Gupta is a research scientist and a member of the Westchester chapter of the Climate Reality Project, a 501(c)3 not-for-pro t international organization founded and led by former Vice President Al Gore. GUPTA FROM PAGE 9 all cars and light duty trucks sold in 2035 must be electric. Now, I think electric cars are cool, but they are expensive and they do have their limitations. If my six numbers come in on the lottery, I’ve got my eye on that Porsche EV I saw at the electric car show last summer.  e sticker price starts at 100 grand. I’ve been relying on the quick pick for the lottery, which isn’t working. I think I need to be more thoughtful in my number selection strategy if I am going to succeed. Hybrids seem to make more sense to me than all-electric.  ey deliver the range and  exibility of ICE vehicles while providing the savings and reduced environmental impact of an EV. Interestingly, most owners of EV’s also own an ICE vehicle. I’m not sure if hybrids will be banned in New York, like they have been in Europe’s new targets, by 2035 or not. Details to follow. What doesn’t get much coverage is the impact on the electric grid that banning all these fossil fuel powered vehicles and appliances will have. Is there capacity? Clearly, there isn’t currently, and it is questionable whether it can be ramped up in time to meet the new demand. And what will the impact be on electric rates, which in New York are already among the highest in the country. EVs are cleaner than ICE vehicles, but not by as much as you might think.  e majority of the electricity generated to charge those batteries comes from fossil fuels, and in New York only 6% of the power generation comes from renewable sources. EVs just move the  ame from under the hood to the power plant. Also to be considered is that the energy devoted to mining and re ning the rare earth minerals needed for battery manufacturing is signi cant, not to mention environmental impacts and the fact that China has a stranglehold on the supply chain. Central planners always fail to account for the unintended consequences of their actions, which will be shouldered by their constituents. In this case, the unintended consequences will be the higher costs for vehicles, appliances and the energy to power them. New York’s actions will make our state even less competitive nationally.  ese technologies, both in power generation and vehicle technology, need to be given time to evolve prior to mandates being handed down. SCOTT FROM PAGE 9

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2023 OPINION YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 11 I was born after the movie industry had reached its peak in the 1930s. By the time I came along in 1948, black and white television sets began to inhabit millions of American homes, and many critics predicted that the movies were doomed. Oblivious to these forecasts, every weekend my friends and I frequented the local movie theater, the Capital, located in the center of Main Street in the small town of Ansonia, Conn. For us, it provided a magical experience that could be found nowhere else.  Back then, the movie theaters o ered only one screen. You didn’t need to worry about the movie’s starting time; you went there whenever it was convenient for you and merely stayed in your seat until the movie came around to the scene that was playing when you entered. Easy peasy. Can you remember the  rst  lm you ever saw at the local cinema? Mine was the 1953 version of “Peter Pan.” If my memory serves me, my grandmother took me as she did three years later for “ e Ten Commandments.”  e very next year, I was allowed to go with my friends, and we all cried when we watched the classic “Old Yeller.” In 1959, I was so impressed with “Ben-Hur,” starring Charlton Heston, that I went back to see it three times. Movies really struck a chord in me, so much so that in 1962, after watching “To Kill a Mockingbird” with Gregory Peck, I decided to dedicate my life to helping indigent clients. From where I sit now, I can con dently say that the movie experience did indeed shape my life.  e old-style cinemas had a formula.  eir presentation generally began with a cartoon, often followed by a patriotic newsreel with inspirational music added for e ect.  en you were treated to two movies, the lesser known “B” movie  rst and then the movie you came to see, known as the “feature.” Occasionally, the lesserknown B movie resonated more with the audience than the feature. For example, I saw the unforgettable  rst James Bond movie, “Dr. No,” as a B moviewarm up for the feature, whose name I have long forgotten.   But even in those wonderful movie-going years of my youth, there were signs of trouble in the industry. My beloved Capital movie theater closed in the late 1960s. Years later, when a mall opened across the street from my home, it included a small multiplex.  at theater was witness, in 1990, to a classic mix-up that still makes my sister and I laugh heartily. It was there that my dad took my mom to see “Child’s Play 2,” thinking he was bringing her to see the comedy, “Home Alone.”  ey walked out when, after several killings, my mom sarcastically remarked, “when does it get funny, dear?” Unfortunately, that was the last movie they ever saw. Soon thereafter, my mom was in a nursing home while the movie theater and the mall closed. Gone forever was the local movie theater industry from the city that  rst introduced me to movies.   In 1966, when I began my days at Fordham, I was thrilled to attend a movie at the Loew’s Paradise  eatre located on the Grand Concourse. If any of you were lucky enough to have entered that theater, you know what I am talking about. To say that it was a magni cent place to watch a movie is an understatement. It had opened during the movie industry’s golden years in 1929 and featured an atmosphere that was extraordinary by any standard. It was, in every sense, a celebration of the amazing magic that only a movie theater can provide.  e auditorium was designed after a 16th century Italian Baroque garden, bathed in Mediterranean moonlight and, if you looked up, you saw stars, which I swear looked like the real deal. Hanging vines, cypress trees, stu ed birds and classical statues and busts lined the walls.  e elegant curtain was painted with a gated Venetian garden scene, which, when lowered, continued the garden e ect around the auditorium. Unfortunately, even this incredible cinematic palace was not impervious to the changing times. Following the death cycle that seemed to follow so many theaters, by the time I graduated in 1970, this magni cent theater had been re tted several times and  nally, in 2012, it was sold to a church, never again to delight audiences with movie magic.     e day my son was born in June of 1983, we moved to Yorktown. I was overjoyed to frequent our quaint local movie theater located near what is now a CVS in the Triangle Shopping Center. I fondly remember seeing “Amadeus” there in 1984. Unfortunately, the cinema closed not long thereafter. But all was not lost; we movie lovers could still count our blessings. We found ourselves with multiple movie venues at the Je erson Valley Mall, the Regal Movie  eater at the Cortlandt Town Center and the Beach Shopping Center’s duplex. Unfortunately, as time went on, one by one, they have all disappeared. I say that in light of the announcement, three weeks ago from Regal, that the last standing of the three movie theaters,  e Regal Movie Are movie theaters going extinct? JAMES MARTORANO MY PERSPECTIVE The Consumer’s Choice for Discount Heating Oil! SAVE WITH OUR LOW C.O.D. 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PAGE 12 – YORKTOWN NEWS OPINION THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2023 MARTORANO FROM PAGE 11 Will all those not reading these words kindly raise their hands. A-ha! I thought as much. Let me explain the method of that madness. I just picked up from my local library this book, “Smart Brevity” (Workman Publishing 2022), that is cogently subtitled “ e Power of Saying More with Less.” It reports that “eye-tracking studies show that we spend 26 seconds, on average, reading a piece of content” – like the one right now you may or may not be reading.  e authors – top- ight journalists Jim VandeHei, Mike Allen and Roy Schwartz – go on to share other de ating numbers and observations that make practitioners like me wonder if we’re the equivalent of the tree falling in the forest – or (for you Alien fans) the scream in space – that only makes a sound if someone is present to vouch for it. For example, they say “we scan, not read, almost everything that pops up on our screens” and “we spend fewer than 15 seconds on most of the web pages we click.” Or, “most words of most news stories are not seen.” EBB TIDE OF EYES  row it all together, and it’s not such a crazy takeaway to think that with every sentence and paragraph I write here, there will be an ebb tide of eyes looking elsewhere for a dopamine  x (the book says “we check our phones 344-plus times each day – once every four minutes, at least). What’s the point of all this seemingly not encouraging information, and what can we do about it?  e problem, says “Smart Brevity,” is that we live in an ever-incrasing “fog of words.”  e solution is to keep all our communication short, which is not the same as shallow. To practice what they preach, the threesome who authored the book list at the front of each chapter the number of words in it and the number of minutes it takes to read. So the opening page of Chapter 15 – Smart Brevity Your Email – tells us it is 1,326 words and will take  ve minutes to read. WORKING SMARTER Speaking of emails, polling service Gallup “found that 70 percent of employees want shorter communications at work.” Also of great help in the workplace are chapters on how to shorten meetings. Some of the advice seems basic and obvious, but we all know how rare it is for meetings to be run with super-e ciency.  is column is 691 words Yes, you read that correctly BRUCE APAR BRUCE THE BLOG SEEAPAR PAGE 13  eater, located at the Cortlandt Town Center, is on the chopping block. You have to wonder how long will the remaining theaters in White Plains, Mt. Kisco and other locales last? Of course, the pandemic shutdowns did no favors to our local movie palaces.  ese closings force us to ask the inevitable question: are the days of the old-fashioned movie theater numbered? Are they the victims of the technological advance of streaming services and the increased sizes of televisions? And if so, are we and future generations missing something by losing our movie palaces? I believe we are. Movie theaters provide an immersive experience that cannot be replicated in our homes, no matter how large our T.V. happens to be. Going to the movies shaped my youth and provided an opportunity to escape into a magical world limited only by our imaginations.  ere is also a community aspect that will be gone.  e joy of seeing a  lm with others, even strangers, can’t be matched. Shared laughter, gasps of surprise and collective awe are all part of the movie feel. Watching “ e Exorcist” with a gasping, screaming and delightfully frightened audience generated an energy that made my movie experience one that I will never forget. My life’s memories, even dating back to the days with my grandmother, shine brightly in my mind’s eye. I dare say that watching a large screen at home cannot compare. I imagine by now you can see that I believe that the ambiance of a movie theater o ers an unbeatable atmosphere for watching  lms. Comfortable seating, larger-than-life screens and superior sound systems provide a venue that can’t be replicated. Even the simple darkness of the theater allows us to get lost in the world of the characters on screen and enjoy a memorable shared experience. Yes, I know the times are changing. It seems clear that all too soon, movie theaters may be as extinct as Blockbuster Video stores. But that fact truly saddens me. For close to a century, the movies were an integral part of our culture.  ey were never just places to watch  lms, but for so many, and for me, they were magical venues where we could escape reality and share with a live audience the joy of a cinematic experience.  Serving All Faiths ~ Ample Parking ~ ~ Modern Chapels~ ~ Burial & Cremation Services ~ Serving the Yorktown Area Since 1955 914.962.3333 2104 Saw Mill River Road (Route 35, 118 & 202) Yorktown Heights NY 10598 www.clarkfh.com Consult with us for Pre-Planning arrangements Family Owned and Operated We love and appreciate our front line workers Thank you for all you do

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Is it clear to everyone as they leave the meeting who is responsible for which action points and their deadlines? “Smart Brevity” is smartly formatted.  e authors acknowledge people will not read it so much as skim it and they’ve anticipated that user experience model with easy-to-follow graphic design.  e helpful chapters are broken into chunks of text and images, dispensing tips on such topics as how to make your social media posts more impactful (and viral), and secrets for streamlining speeches and presentations (how many times have you sat through a rambling speaker who loses track of time?).  e one constant nugget of advice that threads through the entire book is that, no matter which form of communication you’re creating, always be sure to clearly convey the inherent value of your message. As the authors put it, keep top of mind at all times “Why It Matters.”  anks for sticking with me this far, which is 596 words for about two-plus minutes reading time. Hello? Is anybody still here? Other than the de facto bible of journalism, “ e Elements of Style,” by William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White, Bruce’s favorite book about the mechanics of his craft is “On Writing Well,” by William Zinsser, who posits that the fewer words, the better. Bruce still is trying to be true to that sobering lesson. He also is perplexed by the recent, rampant, random misplacement of commas inserted between a title and a person’s name, which is the equivalent of writing “President, Lincoln.” Bruce can be reached at bruce@ aparpr.co or 914-275- 6887. APAR FROM PAGE 12 LETTERS SEELETTERS PAGE 23 Chief Noble set the right tone in response to death of Tyre Nichols Dear Editor,  Yorktown Police Chief Robert Noble’s letter in the Feb. 2 Yorktown News (“Law enforcement oath disregarded in most inhumane way,” Page 11) set exactly the right tone about the death of Tyre Nichols at the hands of Memphis police o cers. As a person growing up in an NYPD family in a New York City neighborhood of NYPD families, I know all too well of the mentality of police o cers who are convinced that they are protecting the “citizens” in spite of themselves (meaning that the “citizens” don’t understand what tactics are necessary to ensure the welfare of the community). Such a mentality leads to overreach and overreaction by members of a police force (who do see the underside of society and may be pushed to overreaction). For the proper management of a police force, strong leadership is necessary at the top, with guidelines for the handling of arrests and the use of deadly force — and Chief Noble exempli es such leadership. Police work is di cult and, without such leadership, it is easy for personal biases and overreaction to creep in, as well as defensive behavior throughout a department when overreaction and excessive force are brought to the attention of the public. Chief Noble’s letter is very strong in expressing the proper consternation and disgust at the actions that led to Tyre Nichols’s death.   ank you very much, Chief Noble, for expressing outrage at improper police behavior and thank you very much for your leadership as Yorktown’s Police Chief. -John F McMullen Je erson Valley Don’t break up Yorktown, Somers & Eastern Putnam in Assembly District 94 Dear Editor, Recently, I provided testimony at a hearing held by the New York State Independent Redistricting Commission (NYIRC) regarding the potential redrawing of the lines for State Assembly. During my testimony, I encouraged the Commission to preserve the core of the existing Assembly District 94 and to revise its initial draft so as to keep the Town of Carmel and Mahopac whole and preserve the existing community of interest connecting the northern Westchester towns of Yorktown and Somers with the Town of Carmel and the rest of eastern Putnam County. For the last 20 years, eastern Putnam County and the northern Westchester towns Yorktown and Somers have shared representation in the State Assembly. In the upcoming redistricting, preserving this continuity of representation is both critical and vital, respectively. Communities of interest typically share commonalities with their neighbors that are not present with other communities who share commonalities and similarities with their respective neighbors. Such is the case with eastern Putnam County, including the Town of Carmel and Mahopac, and the towns Yorktown and Somers. We, indeed, are a single community of interest with integrated economies and local community concerns. What is of extreme importance is that we are also connected by the Route 202 and Route 6 corridors, forming a unique and cohesive integration. Alternatively, eastern Putnam County and the western Putnam County town of Philipstown, which includes Cold Spring, are very di erent. In large part, this is because Philipstown is served by the Route 9 corridor, while Eastern Putnam County, as well as Yorktown and Somers, are served

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RSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2023 PAGE 15 BY SOPHIA CASELNOVA STAFF WRITER Yorktown’s American Legion Post #1009 continued its tradition of honoring the lives of four U.S. Army Chaplains lost in World War II during its annual ceremony in the Post Hall.   e story of the ‘Immortal Four Chaplains’ was well-known after WWII.  e event held by Post #1009 remembers the heroics of the Four Chaplains each year, and helps to educate the community about this nearly forgotten story. On Feb. 3, 1943, the US Transport Ship Dorchester was part of a convoy crossing the Atlantic Ocean headed for Greenland. On board were 902 soldiers and sailors, including four Army chaplains - Lt. George L. Fox, Methodist; Lt. Alexander D. Goode, Jewish; Lt. John P. Washington, Roman Catholic; and Lt. Clarke V. Poling, Dutch Reformed. Just after midnight, a German submarine attacked the convoy and torpedoed the Dorchester.  e ship sank in only 20 minutes, during which the Four Chaplains calmed their shipmates and handed out life-vests. When they ran out of life-vests, the Chaplains selflessly gave their own to save four more souls, knowing full well the consequences of this action. Survivors reported seeing and hearing the Four Chaplains linked arm-in-arm with their shipmates praying as the ship slipped beneath the waves. Of the 902 soldiers and sailors on board, only 230 survived. Stories of these four men of faith and their courage crossed the country. Congress honored them with a one-time-only post-humous Special Medal for Heroism because their actions didn’t qualify them for the Medal of Honor.  e ceremony was followed by the Post’s annual Post Everlasting Ceremony which is the  nal farewell to Post Legionnaires who passed away during the last year. Four Chaplains honored by Yorktown American Legion L to R: Rabbi Robert Weiner, Pastor Christopher Chantelau, Rev. Father Robert Quarato, Legion Commander John Giocomini, and Pastor Dan O’Brien burning of the names dropped the helmet during the Post rlasting Ceremony NG AS STEEL WITH THE CTIVE LOOK OF VARIOUS STYLES OOF mensional Shingles to classic styles nt of Cedar Shake and Spanish Tile, an ural roo ng system by Erie Metal Roofs ance the beauty of your home while g your family and property for a lifetime. 1-855-492-6084 only. Does not include material costs. Cannot be combined with any other um purchase required. Other restrictions may apply. This is an advertiseon behalf of Erie Construction Mid-West, Inc (“Erie”). Offer terms and ay apply and the offer may not be available in your area. Offer expires 023. If you call the number provided, you consent to being contacted by MS text message, email, pre-recorded messages by Erie or its affiliates providers using automated technologies notwithstanding if you are on a L list or register. Please review our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use on scompliance.com. All rights reserved. GA License Number: RBCO006004 Tour Your Future At The Tech Center at Yorktown For Middle and High School Students February 13th and 14th 8:00am-10:00am and 12:00pm-2:00pm • Visit over 40 programs within our career academies • Learn about opportunities to earn high school academic credits, college credits, and national technical certifications • Please see your home school counselor for further information and a permission slip. Information Contact: Samantha Vredenburgh at 914.248.2427 or [email protected] COMPETITIVE LOW OIL PRICES! Call for FREE QUOTE! 914-531-7100 Locally Owned And Operated Castlefuel.com 24 Hours Emergency Services

PAGE 16 – YORKTOWN NEWS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2023 BY MIKE SABINI CONTRIBUTING WRITER  e Giglio Games between sister schools Lakeland and Walter Panas have plenty on the line for its participants each year, and even more so this season.  at’s because Lakeland entered the game on Saturday (2/4) as the No. 7 Class A team in the state, with Walter Panas named as honorable mention. Besides that, those in attendance at standing-room only Lakeland High School got a real treat, as they watched two of the best guards in the state go against each other in Lakeland’s Chris Whyte-Luciano and Panas’ Alex Tavarez. After losing an earlier-season meeting at Panas, the Panthers, led by Tavarez’s 32 points, got revenge with a 70-60 triumph versus the Hornets. “I love playing guys like Alex, because of the challenge,” Whyte-Luciano said. “He is a great player and it shows us as a team where we could improve when we play guys like him.” Whyte-Luciano produced as well, leading the Hornets with 23 points. “I would just say his (Chris’) s h o t - m a k i n g ability enabled him to do so,” said Lakeland’s Grady Leonard. “He’s a scorer and that’s what he went out and did.” Leonard (12 points) and Sean Perry (11 points) also put up numbers for Lakeland. “Grady, Sean, and I were just able to get to the basket and hit some of our shots,” Whyte-Luciano said. Panas led throughout, getting o to a 18-13  rst-quarter lead before going into the locker room at halftime up 32-21. Tavares, after a made free throw by Perry with 3.2 seconds remaining in the third quarter, dazzled the crowd when he took an inbounds pass and got past halfcourt, before letting the ball  y and connecting on a 3-pointer at the buzzer.  at gave the Panthers a 51-39 lead. “ e three was a little de ating when you are trying to go on a run. You  ght back into the game and then there’s a halfcourt shot, so it can de nitely be a little de ating,” Leonard said. Despite the loss, the atmosphere at the Giglio Games is something to always savor. “Playing in the Giglio Games is a great experience, especially at the varsity level,” Whyte-Luciano said. “ e crowd and all of the people in the gym give you so much energy.” As great as that atmosphere is, the one thing that could top it is if the two squads play again in Sectionals, a distinct possibility. “We learned that anything can happen on any given night, and we just have to adjust and come ready,” Leonard said. “It’s one game and the season is not over, so we just have to keep working, get ready for playo time, and if we see them again we will just have to prepare.”  at’s something Whyte-Luciano would look forward to. “It would be a dream to play Panas in the section  nals, just because of the rivalry.  e Panas squad and our squad are all friends, so it would be a really competitive and hard game. We learned that we have to touch a few things up on the defensive end, but otherwise I think we are good.” Lakeland (16-2, 3-1) started the week by winning at Hendrick Hudson 54-50 on Jan. 31, led by Logan Shiland (14 points), Leonard (14 points), Perry (13 points), Whyte-Luciano (8 points), Logan Crilly (3 points), Andrew Mendel (1 point), and Anthony Jennings (1 point). Panas wins showdown with LHS Could play again in Sectionals Andrew Mendel PHOTOS: CHRIS SMAJLAJ Chris Whyte-Luciano puts his defender on skates. Logan Shiland rises up. Grady Leonard fl oats to the basket. LAKELAND BOYS BASKETBALL ‘Playing in the Giglio Games is a great experience, especially at the varsity level.’ Chris Whyte-Luciano Lakeland Basketball Senior

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2023 SPORTS YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 17 FACTORY TRAINED SERVICE TECHNICIANS WE SERVICE ALL BRANDS OF COMMERCIAL & HOMEOWNER POWER EQUIPMENT EAST ROAD MOTORS 58 CAROLAN RD. EAST CARMEL, NY 10512 www.EASTROADMOTORS.com 845-225-3503 PICK-UP AND DELIVERY AVAILABLE email: [email protected] * LEAF BLOWERS * LAWN MOWERS * STRING TRIMMERS * CHAIN SAWS * SNOWBLOWERS * GENERATORS * QUADS * SNOWMOBILES SERVICE & REPAIR BY MIKE SABINI CONTRIBUTING WRITER  e Vincent & Terry Giglio Memorial Scholarship Games, better known as the Giglio Games, is an all-day a air between the basketball teams in the Lakeland School District. “I love playing in the Giglio Games every year, it’s always such a fun atmosphere to be a part of,” said Lakeland’s Nichole Ljuljic. Ljuljic’s teammate, Grace Hahn, enjoys playing in this prestigious event because it gives her a chance to play against familiar faces, in a jam-packed gymnasium. “To play in the Giglio Games is so amazing because we get to play against friends in the district,” Hahn said. “Even though it’s stressful, it is always an experience that teams remember.” Lakeland hung tough in this year’s edition of the games on Saturday (2/4), trailing visiting Walter Panas, the No. 28 Class A team in the state, 23-12 at halftime, before falling to the Panthers 49-28. “We just had to work hard on the defensive end, all trying our hardest,” Ljuljic said of the Hornets’  rst-half performance. Ljuljic led Lakeland with 12 points, including two 3-pointers. “Nichole is a great teammate and player. She was also able to play well because she always tries to take the right shot and is able to trust my teammates and I,” Hahn said. Hahn scored all six of her points in the third quarter, with two  eld goals in addition to going 2-2 at the line. Ljuljic scored four of her points in that quarter. But despite their e orts, Panas outscored Lakeland 19- 10 in the third and led at the end of it 42-22. “My team and I wanted to come out of the break with energy and patience, which is why I think I got the opportunities that I did,” Hahn said. “It was also because of good passes from my teammates that I was able to get the ball and score.” Amanda Franco (3 points), Ava Lugo (3 points), Riley Waters (2 points), and Sara Devane (2 points) also scored for the Hornets against the Panthers (12-5). “ ey are a great team and a great rival to have,” Ljuljic said. “It was nice to get a playo feel with playo s around the corner.”  e Games, which started in 1991, are named after Vincent and Terry Giglio. Vincent was a teacher at Lakeland High School for 26 years and a longtime football coach. Vincent later became the Director of Health, Athletics, and Physical Education for the Lakeland School District. He and his wife, Terry, were killed in an automobile accident on Feb. 18, 1990.  e Vincent and Terry Memorial Scholarship fund was created in their memory and is given to a Lakeland and Walter Panas student every year. Lakeland (10-8) opened its week with a 59-41 win against visiting Brewster on Monday (1/30), led by Lugo (20 points), Devane (13 points), Hahn (10 points, 5 blocks), Kellie Sullivan (8 points), and Ljuljic (8 points). “It was a great team win,” said Lakeland coach Miranda Mangan.  e Hornets hosted Hendrick Hudson on Tuesday (1/31), falling to the Sailors 59-46, paced by Lugo (19 points). Lakeland won 52-37 at Bronxville on  ursday (2/2), propelled to the win by Ljuljic (16 points), Devane (11 points), Franco (8 points), and Hahn (8 points). Panas beats LHS in Giglio Games Hornets hang tough against rivals Nichole Ljuljic goes to the basket. PHOTOS: CHRIS SMAJLAJ Ava Lugo Riley Waters Grace Hahn LAKELAND GIRLS BASKETBALL ‘I love playing in the Giglio Games every year, it’s always such a fun atmosphere to be a part of.’ Nichole Ljuljic Lakeland Basketball Senior

PAGE 18 – YORKTOWN NEWS SPORTS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2023 BY MIKE SABINI CONTRIBUTING WRITER It was a great win for Yorktown against rival Somers, 38- 35, on Tuesday (1/31). “It meant everything to us as a team to beat Somers on its Senior Night,” said Yorktown’s Olivia Lucas, who tallied a game-high 11 points. “We had a tough game on Friday (1/27) vs. Lakeland, so to bounce back with a big win like this is great.” Lucas’ teammate, Kaitlyn Judge (10 points), echoed her excitement about the victory. “ e entire energy in the gym with the YorktownSomers rivalry and the desire to beat them on their Senior Night was really there,” Judge said. “We knew coming into this game we would have to pull out a win, and that’s exactly what we did.” Judge ignited the Huskers with two 3-pointers early in the fourth quarter, with the second one tying the game at 30-30. “We were really locking down on defense, however the score was close for most of the game,” Judge said. “Going into the second half, we knew we needed to create more options on o ense. My team did a great job of  nding me for the open shot along with Ava Costello and Olivia Lucas. It felt amazing once we began knocking down those shots and we just kept going up from there.” Lucas followed with a trey of her own, putting Yorktown up 33-30. Somers scored the next  ve points, to go up 35-33, before Yorktown ended the game on a 5-0 run to seal the victory. “After being behind a few points as a team, we knew we had to continue working together and communicating,” said Lexi Livadhi. “Knowing Somers is one of our bigger rivals, we all found that  re in us to win this game.” Livadhi (7 points) gave Yorktown a 36-35 lead with a layup. “After receiving a pass from KJ (Kaitlyn Judge), I went up for the layup but unfortunately missed. I was determined to get that basket, so once I got my own rebound, I went back up and got it,” Livadhi said. “After missing the  rst attempt and being in a situation where we were down, I knew I had to get those points for my team.” Lucas showed her defensive prowess when she grabbed the ball from a charging Ava Giudice with 4.8 seconds remaining, enabling Yorktown to preserve its 36-35 lead. “I knew that we needed a big defensive stop,” she said. “So, when the girl drove and exposed the ball, I just grabbed it. I was just really happy to be able to make the defensive stop for my team.” After grabbing the ball, Lucas was fouled and made both free throws for the  nal points of the game. “As soon as I got fouled, I knew that I had to make those shots to give my team the best chance to win,” Lucas said. “Once I made the  rst one, I felt good and just repeated the same thing for the second. After I made both, it was the best feeling because I knew that Somers could only tie it with a 3-pointer.” Costello (4 points), Martina Prybylski (3 points), and Nicole Boccia (3 points) scored for the Huskers with Liv DelGaudio seeing game action as well. Yorktown and Somers will play again when the Huskers host the Tuskers at 4:45 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10. “I know we are all looking forward to the rematch, especially since they are really going to come at us,” Judge said. “ e key to winning that game would be for us to simply play our game and bring everything we have onto the court.” Yorktown won at Brewster 38-32 on  ursday, Feb. 2, led by Lucas (13 points) and Livadhi (8 points), with Costello adding six points o the bench.  e Huskers (11-5) lost to visiting Bronxville 23-21 on Saturday (2/4), led by Judge (11 points) and Nicole Boccia (8 points). Huskers wins at Somers Lucas and Judge lead the way PHOTOS: CHRIS SMAJLAJ Judge drives past Ava Giudice. Lexi Livadhi scored 7 points. Kaitlyn Judge scored 10 points in the Huskers’ win. YORKTOWN GIRLS BASKETBALL ‘Knowing Somers is one of our bigger rivals, we all found that fire in us to win this game.’ Lexi Livadhi Yorktown Basketball

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2023 SPORTS YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 19 BY MIKE SABINI CONTRIBUTING WRITER Having rivals Yorktown and Somers on the same court is enough to heat up a winter’s afternoon, but considering that both teams were ranked in the state Class A poll (Somers No. 15, Yorktown honorable mention), it just added to the already festive atmosphere. Host Somers fed o that crowd, jumping out to a 22-13  rst-quarter lead, on its way to an 82-66 victory on Tuesday (1/31). Leading Yorktown was Billy Feeks, who registered 25 points, including six 3-pointers. “I was able to get a lot of threes with my teammates looking for me, and just running my lane in transition,” he said. Brandon Montero also stood out for Yorktown, scoring 22 points and garnering a teamhigh 10 rebounds. He tallied 17 of his points in the second and third quarters. “In the second and third quarters, I got comfortable and tried to set the tone for us,” Montero said. “Shots were falling for me and Billy.” Justin Price (10 points), Kaden Gonzalez (8 points), and Tommy Costello (1 point) also scored for the Huskers. Yorktown, trailing 49-32 at halftime, rallied to get back in the game when it cut Somers’ lead to 60-52 late in the third quarter, on a basket by Montero. “When we cut the lead to eight, we felt like we were back in the game, like we had a chance, which we did,” Montero said.  at never-say-die attitude the Huskers’ displayed in the third quarter was representative of their outlook all season. “It was just not letting up, we kept our composure just like we did in the Fox Lane game,” Feeks said. “ e  ght we had as a team was still there, and it always is. Even though we started incredibly slow, we just kept  ghting.” Somers, however, answered back, scoring the  nal basket of the third quarter before outscoring Yorktown 20-14 in the  nal stanza to seal the victory. Yorktown (14-4) rebounded to win its 11th game in its last 13 contests, when it won on Senior Night by defeating visiting Brewster 80-71 on  ursday (2/2), led by Feeks (20 points), Montero (12 points, 8 rebounds), and Rocco Conciatori (9 points). Conciatori, captain Charlie DeGennaro, Antoine Coles, Josh Barton, Nick Gjergji, and John Romero are the Huskers’ seniors that were recognized.  e Huskers will host Somers in the rematch for their regularseason  nale at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10. Rest assured, Yorktown will be ready for it, given the game could potentially have leaguetitle rami cations, in addition to seeding for the upcoming Section 1 Class A Tournament. “I am very much looking forward to the game on Feb. 10,” Feeks said. “We are going to be coming back with revenge on our mind and we are going to come ready to play, which is something we didn’t have to start this game.” Montero is con dent that the results will be di erent in the rematch. “I’m looking forward to this game more than anything else,” Montero said. “ ey got us good, but we are going to get them back.”  e Huskers were also scheduled to travel to John Jay-Cross River at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8. Huskers fall at Somers YHS looking forward to rematch Billy Feeks led the Huskers with 25 points. Justin Price with the shot. Tommy Costello pulls up. PHOTOS: CHRIS SMAJLAJ Kaden Gonzalez YORKTOWN BOYS BASKETBALL Somers Custom Framing & Gifts 253 Route 202, Somers • 914.276.3173 [email protected] • SomersFraming.com Unique Valentine’s day Gift ideas and accessories! Complimentary Gift Wrapping Always Available! We now Carry Sterling Silver Jewelry! Unique Valentine’s day Gift ideas and accessories! We now Carry [email protected] • SomersFraming.com

PAGE 20 – YORKTOWN NEWS SPORTS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2023 BY MIKE SABINI CONTRIBUTING WRITER WRESTLING DIVISIONALS Saturday, Feb. 4 (Sleepy Hollow High School) Yorktown’s Joe Tornambe (126 pounds), Rowan Larsen (110), and Jason Glicksman (138) all placed first at Divisionals and were three of the nine Huskers (16-8) to qualify for Sectionals at Arlington Saturday, Feb. 11 and Sunday, Feb. 12. Tornambe was a divisional and sectional champion, along with placing seventh at States, to earn All-State honors at 102 pounds last year. “I was happy that I won Divisionals yesterday, but that’s just the first step,” said Tornambe. “I’m pretty excited to go to Sectionals next weekend. I’m just going to go out there and wrestle like I know how to.” Gio Tornambe (102, second place), Frank Ofrias (110, third), Nicolas Bucello (126, second), Anthony Muscolino (138, second), Tyler Caricati (145, third), and George Gjergji (285, second) were the other Huskers who qualified for Sectionals. Lakeland/Panas senior Stephen Carroll, who was one of seven Rebels to qualify for Sectionals, placed first in his weight class (160) at Divisionals. “It means a lot, this has been the first varsity tournament I have ever won,” Carroll said. “It’s going to be a good catalyst to the sectional tournament, and my goal of going to the state tournament.” Senior Cooper Schmidt (152, second), seventh-grader Dan Horowitz (102, third), and fourth-place finishers; eighthgrader Steven Sommovigo (110), sophomore Matt Sanchez (118), sophomore Alex Macias (132), and senior Evan Salazar (172) are the other Rebels who earned a berth to Sectionals. “It’s great to do so well,” said Lakeland/Panas coach Dave Bergen. “It means we have been really working hard in practice and wrestling our best at the right time of the season.We qualified three seniors and four underclassmen. I am really happy for the seniors and excited for the younger wrestlers. They will gain valuable experience next weekend.” Lakeland/Panas finished its regular season with a 42-31 victory at Putnam Valley on Jan. 31, with Horowitz (102), Sommovigo (110), Macias (132), Tom Mekuto (138), Schmidt (152), Carroll (160), and Alex Ryzy (189) recording pins for the Rebels (16-8). YORKTOWN BOWLING All matches at Cortlandt Lanes. GIRLS (97-22) Yorktown 7, John Jay-CR 0 Tuesday, Jan. 31 Yorktown defeated John JayCross River 7-0, paced by Ciara O’Brien (165, 361), Alyssa Lassen (135, 340), Devin Besselman-Goldes (122, 339), Kailey O’Connell (157, 302), Sophia Morello (110), and Tiana Rogers (94). Yorktown 7, Hen Hud 0 Wednesday, Feb. 1 O’Connell (181, 487), Morello (139, 391), Lassen (139, 386), Rogers (144, 369), and Besselman-Goldes (124, 350) propelled Yorktown to a 7-0 victory against Hendrick Hudson. Yorktown 7, Panas 0 Thursday, Feb. 2 O’Connell (224, 584), Rogers (135, 367), O’Brien (109, 290), Grapplers stand out at Divisionals YHS girls win NIBL title, first since ‘13 PHOTOS: CHRIS SMAJLAJ Eighth grader Frank Ofrias placed third at Divisionals. Yorktown’s Giancarlo Gentile (top) battles Lakeland/Panas’ Alex Macias. Jason Glicksman won his 138-pound weight class at Divisionals. VARSITY ROUNDUP SEE ROUNDUP PAGE 21 FINANCING AVAILABLE WITH APPROVED CREDIT Call today and receive a FREE SHOWER PACKAGE PLUS $1600 OFF With purchase of a new Safe Step Walk-In Tub. Not applicable with any previous walk-in tub purchase. Offer available while supplies last. No cash value. Must present offer at time of purchase. CSLB 1082165 NSCB 0082999 0083445 1-855-916-5473 NEW YORK HOMEOWNERS: YOU MAY *QUALIFY THROUGH NEW RELIEF PROGRAMS! HELP IS AVAILABLE EVEN IF YOU COULD PAY CASH Qualify Today: 800-944-9393 or visit NYProgramFunding.org to see if you *qualify Do you need a New Roof and Help paying for it? Do you need Energy Efficient Windows & Help paying for it? Approved applications will have the work completed by a quality repair crew provided by: HOMEOWNER FUNDING. Not affiliated with State or Gov Programs. Contractor License: NY: #2719-h14 *Enrollment is only open during a limited time. Programs, appointments, and installations are on a first come, first serve basis in your area. Any leaking, visible damage, or roof age, may *qualify you! Drafty windows, energy cost too high, you may *qualify!

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2023 SPORTS YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 21 Akshyasree Ravi (102, 203), and Besselman-Goldes (104, 199) ignited the Huskers to a 7-0 win versus Walter Panas, clinching their first Northern Interscholastic Bowling League Title since 2013. “The match was done after game one,” said Yorktown coach Steve Veteri. “The girls put up a big score, 738 to 615 from Panas, and we just bowled out the rest of the match to have fun.” O’Connell was over the moon about winning the league, which qualified the Huskers as a team for Sectionals. “As an individual and as the captain, it’s amazing to win this,” said O’Connell, a junior. “I always mention it, but my team is seriously amazing and deserves this first-place title. We have worked so hard in this one season to be able to claim this title. I know we are all proud and ready to represent Yorktown at Sectionals.” Sheridan Gorman is also a member of the Huskers’ league championship squad, which will compete in Sectionals at 9 a.m., Monday, Feb. 13 at Fishkill Bowl. BOYS (53-66) Lakeland 5, Yorktown 2 Tuesday, Jan. 31 Austin Kara (257, 670), Mike Antonucci (192, 503), Lorenzo Battista (188, 354), Keaton Wolf (151, 290), Vincent Benedetto (131, 261), and Chris Gittelson (111) led Lakeland to a 5-2 triumph versus Yorktown. Matthew Kirey (191, 557), Joseph Mana (121, 217), Kyle Cavalieri (108, 211), Dymtro Demus (102), and Scott White (101) paced the Huskers. Hen Hud 7, Yorktown 0 Wednesday, Feb. 1 Matthew Kirey (257, 264), Kevin Kirey (212, 577), Joshua Placido (204, 550), Finn Larsen (200, 513), Mana (130, 260), and Kyle Cavalieri (123) paced Yorktown in its 7-0 loss to Hendrick Hudson. Lakeland 7, Yorktown 0 Thursday, Feb. 2 Battista (279, 707), Kara (201, 572), Antonucci (208, 549), Benedetto (190, 464), Wolf (165, 288), and Tyler Steimel (208) led Lakeland to a 7-0 win versus Yorktown. Placido (214, 588), Matthew Kirey (222, 576), Larsen (170, 485), Kevin Kirey (172, 471), Mana (180, 295), and Scott White (98) paced Yorktown. Matthew Kirey qualified for the Boys Bowling Sectionals, which will take place at 9 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 14 at Fishkill Bowl. “It (making Sectionals) means I focused well on my game, even though my team put a lot of effort and work (in as well),” Matthew Kirey said. “Maybe next year we can make it as a team and even make it farther if we try our best.” Kirey said that as a captain, he learns from his mistakes and chooses to fix them as time goes on. “I’m happy going to Sectionals for the second year in a row. Acknowledging my previous years, I know I will do better this year,” he said. LAKELAND BOWLING All matches at Cortlandt Lanes. BOYS (80-39) Panas 7, Lakeland 0 Wednesday, Feb. 1 Lakeland fell to sister school Walter Panas 7-0, led by Steimel (214, 553), Kara (178, 546), Antonucci (210, 544), Benedetto (172, 456), and Battista (194, 353). Lakeland’s top six of Kara, Battista, Wolf, Benedetto, Antonucci, and Steimel qualified for Sectionals, with an over 875 average. “We are all very excited to be attending Sectionals this year, especially our new bowlers,” Kara said. “It’s an opportunity that most bowlers do not get, so we have to make sure to try and do our absolute best and stay focused.” GIRLS (18-66) Ossining 5, Lakeland 2 Wednesday, Feb. 1 Kerry Pike (141, 327), Faith Rabadi (131, 300), Jasmine Bashjawish (109, 281), and Ashley Rimm (107, 281) produced for the Hornets in their 5-2 defeat to Ossining. Lakeland 7, Greeley 0 Thursday, Feb. 2 Pike (115, 308), Trinitra Joy (105, 293), Bashjawish (106, 296), Rabadi (98, 277), Rimm (86, 140), and Isabella Massaro (72) propelled Lakeland to a 7-0 triumph against Horace Greeley in its season-finale. “It was a good way to end the season,” said Lakeland coach Joe Palumbo. BYSNS ICE HOCKEY (5-13) John Jay-CR 4, BYSNS 2 Friday, Feb. 3 (Brewster Ice Arena) Owen Cunningham (1G, 1A), Michael Bonelli (2A), James Munoz (1G), Matthew Guarini (1A), and Ty Wingfield (27 saves) led BYSNS (Brewster/Yorktown/ Somers/North Salem) in its 4-2 loss to John Jay-Cross River. Cortlandt 4, BYSNS 2 Saturday, Feb. 4 (Brewster Ice Arena) Led by Joe Riggio (2G, 1A), Dominic Kulan (1G), Jack Jimenez (1G), Frankie Kowal (1A), and Nick Mele (17 saves), Cortlandt defeated BYSNS 4-2 to win the season series two games to one. “It meant a lot to beat BYSNS,” Mele said. “To beat a rival and to win the season series is huge for our team. With this win, our team is playing better than ever, and we are hitting our stride right in time for playoffs.” Munoz (1G), Matteo Guastadisegni (1G), Cunningham (1A), Bryan Kottmann (1A), Dylan Filmer (1A), and Wingfield (32 saves) did the honors for BYSNS. CORTLANDT ICE HOCKEY (5-13-1) Clarkstown 12, Cortlandt 5 Monday, Jan. 30 (Palisades Center Ice Rink) Cortlandt fell to Clarkstown 12-5, paced by Riggio (3G, 1A), Colin Cody (1G, 1A), Kai McCarron (1G), Jimenez (1A), Brendan Morea (1A), Jason Piccirillo (1A), John Gannon (1A), and Sean Mansfield (29 saves). Suffern 4, Cortlandt 2 Friday, Feb. 3 (Sport-O-Rama Ice Rinks) Cortlandt gave a valiant performance against defending state Division 1 champion Suffern, trailing just 3-2 with six minutes left before losing 4-2. Mele (42 saves), Gannon (1G), Kowal (1G), Riggio (1A), Morea (1A), and Jimenez (1A) led Cortlandt. “It was an unbelievable effort,” said Rebel coach Bart Mucci. 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PAGE 22 – YORKTOWN NEWS SPORTS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2023 BY MIKE SABINI CONTRIBUTING WRITER Lakeland student Frankie Kowal has been on the Cortlandt Rebels’ varsity ice hockey squad for the last  ve years. He is one of the team’s senior captains, along with Colin Cody, Brendan Morea, and Joe Riggio. Kowal has registered four goals and six assists this season, numbers that might be higher if had not moved from his normal position, forward, to playing defense for the sake of the team. “Because of our thin numbers on defense, he has been playing D the last  ve games,” said Cortlandt coach Bart Mucci. “He’s a team player, a senior captain who when the coach changes his position, has no complaints.” Kowal has also been on the Lakeland varsity baseball team for two years, playing center eld. HOW OLD WERE YOU WHEN YOU STARTED PLAYING ICE HOCKEY AND WHAT GOT YOU STARTED? I was  ve years old when I  rst started playing hockey and even younger when I learned how to skate. My grandpa taught me how to skate and my dad got me into hockey. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT BEING ON THE CORTLANDT ICE HOCKEY TEAM? My favorite thing about being on the hockey team is the fun we have at practice. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PREGAME RITUAL? Taping my stick is a pregame must, and I usually always do it. DO YOU HAVE ANY GOALS FOR YOUR FINAL SEASON PLAYING FOR CORTLANDT?  e goal I have for my  nal season is making it to Sectionals and winning some games. WHO HAS BEEN YOUR BIGGEST ROLE MODEL OVER THE YEARS AND WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED FROM THEM? My biggest role model over the years has been my brother, PJ. He shows me the right way to do things on and o the ice. TELL US ONE THING ABOUT YOURSELF THAT NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW. One thing about myself that many people may not know is that I’m the best Chel (EA Sports) player of all time. YOU ARE PLAYING BASEBALL AT PLATTSBURGH IN COLLEGE. WHY DID YOU CHOOSE THEM? I’m playing baseball at Plattsburgh because I think it is the best  t for myself. WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE? One of my favorite professional athletes is Bryce Harper. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MUSIC TO LISTEN TO WARMING UP FOR A GAME? My favorite music to listen to before the game is music that Joey Riggio does not listen to. IF YOU COULD HAVE ONE SUPERPOWER, WHAT WOULD IT BE? If I could have one superpower, it would be the ability to stop time. IF YOU COULD PICK ONE PLACE TO VISIT ON VACATION THAT YOU HAVE NEVER BEEN TO, WHERE WOULD YOU GO? If I could visit a place I have never been to before, it would de nitely be Italy. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE FOOD TO EAT AFTER A GAME? My favorite food to eat after the game is whatever my mom makes at home. Anything is good. BEST PLACE TO EAT IN YORKTOWN?  e best place to eat locally would be Benvenueto. WHAT’S THE GO-TO APP ON YOUR PHONE? My go to app on my phone is Temple Run. FOR A YOUNG ATHLETE GROWING UP IN THE LAKELAND DISTRICT, WHAT WOULD YOU TELL THEM ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE OF BEING PART OF THE CORTLANDT ICE HOCKEY TEAM AND WHY SHOULD THEY GO OUT FOR THE TEAM? One thing I would say to a younger athlete growing up in Lakeland would just be to work hard in whatever sport you are doing, but h a v e f u n and appreciate your t i m e p l a y i n g because y o u cannot do it again. Frankie Rebels’ senior captain a team player Frankie Kowal is a senior captain on the Cortlandt Rebels, and is heading to SUNY Plattsburgh for baseball. PHOTO: ROB DIANTONIO ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT many people may not know is that I’m the best Chel (EA Sports) player of all time. YOU ARE PLAYING BASEBALL AT PLATTSBURGH IN COLLEGE. WHY DID YOU I’m playing baseball at Plattsburgh because I think it is the best  t One of my favorite professional athletes is FAVORITE MUSIC TO LISTEN TO WARMING UP My favorite music to listen to before the game is music that Joey Riggio does not listen to. IF YOU COULD HAVE ONE SUPERPOWER, WHAT If I could have one superpower, it would be the ability to IF YOU COULD PICK ONE PLACE TO VISIT ON VACATION THAT YOU HAVE NEVER BEEN TO, WHERE If I could visit a place I have never been to before, it would WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE FOOD TO EAT AFTER A My favorite food to eat after the game is whatever my mom makes at home. Anything is BEST PLACE TO EAT BEING PART OF THE CORTLANDT ICE HOCKEY TEAM AND WHY SHOULD THEY GO OUT FOR THE TEAM? One thing I would say to a younger athlete growing up in Lakeland would just be to work hard in whatever sport you are doing, but h a v e f u n and appreciate your t i m e p l a y i n g because y o u cannot do it again. Frankie Kowal is a senior captain on the Cortlandt Rebels, and is heading to SUNY Plattsburgh for baseball. PHOTO: ROB DIANTONIO Kowal ‘I’m the best Chel player of all time.’ Frankie Kowal Cortlandt Rebels Senior Captain

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2023 LEISURE YORKTOWN NEWS – PAGE 23 LETTERS FROM PAGE 13 by the Route 202 and Route 6 corridors. It would be detrimental to separate the core of the existing 94th Assembly District, its continuity of representation and the interests that these communities indisputably have in common. -Sergio Esposito Councilman, Town of Yorktown 2nd annual Polar Bear Plunge a big success  e Friends of Yorktown Parks and Recreation held their 2nd annual Polar Bear Plunge at Sparkle Lake on Jan. 7. Many organizations and the public showed up for the event, and it was a splashing success. A special thanks to our Parks and Recreation Superintendent Jim Martorano and his sta for making this a reality. Also, a thank you to our Fire/Water Rescue crew, Yorktown Police and Ambulance Corp. No one complained about the lack of ice and snow, but it was just as cold as it was last year.  is year, several community service organizations and not-for-pro ts participated and raised money for their organizations. We will be expanding the event to include and encourage all community service organizations and not-for-pro ts to participate. If you’re interested in next year’s event, contact me at [email protected] or 914- 874-4347. A shout out to our Supervisor Tom Diana and Councilman Sergio Esposito for their support, encouragement and most importantly their participation. -Bob Giordano President of the Yorktown Small Business Association Single payer di erent than England’s socialized medicine Dear Editor, We believe access to quality health care is a basic human right. So, thank you for writing about problems with our health “insurance” system (“Our health ‘insurance’ system is broken,” Jan. 19, Page 9), and thank you as an employer for paying 50% of your employees’ health insurance. But how good is a 50% employer contribution?  e Kaiser 2022 Employer Health Bene ts Survey indicates that the average employer contribution is 73%. On the other hand, companies with fewer than 50 employees are not required to provide any health insurance. Trying to  gure out health insurance is a very complex task. Let’s try to simplify it. Instead of thinking of your payment as insurance for a rare event (house being struck by lightning), think of it as a monthly group level-payment plan for expenses that we can reasonably expect to incur each year.  e cost of health care and health insurance are rising at an unsustainable rate. With the average annual premium for family coverage of $22,463 a year, up 43% over the last 10 years, health care costs are an ever-growing millstone around companies’ necks, sti ing business and limiting hiring. Even more troubling, high costs limit access to health care, which give the U.S. some of the worse health outcomes, even though we spend much more on health care. A recent study of 38 high-income countries found we spend 17.8% of our GDP on health care; the next closest country is Germany at 12.8% of GDP. Despite this larger expense, lack of access to care and other factors in the U.S. results, for example, in a U.S. maternal (pregnancy and childbirth) death rate three times higher than that of most other countries, with the rates for black woman in the U.S. even higher. Here’s how to reduce costs by $55 billion a year without hurting patient care.  e CEO of United Health Care made $18 million in 2021.  e salaries of CEOs and other top executives are so high because the health insurance industry is very pro table.  ey charge individuals and groups a monthly fee and then hire thousands of people to review and control claims. Contrast that with Medicare, which pays for 80% of our medical bills as senior citizens, but has never disputed a claim submitted by one of our doctors. Len Rodberg, with the Campaign for NY Health, estimated that with a single payer (Medicare for all) approach, we could have saved in 2022 in three areas: 1. $20.4 billion that we paid to health insurance companies; 2. $16.3 billion for the billing departments that doctors and hospitals have to maintain to collect from multiple insurance companies with multiple plans. Unlike with Medicare, submitting a bill is often just the beginning of a negotiation for who is going to pay; and 3. $18.6 billion in reduced prices for drugs and medical devices, which have risen exponentially due to corporate greed. Here’s one of many examples of problems with our current multipayer system: planning a trip to the Caribbean, we asked our doctor for the needed shots.  ough usually an expert on what di erent policies cover, in this case he made a mistake putting the shots in our arms. He should have written a prescription for our pharmacist to administer the shots, to be covered by our prescription drug plan. Months of phone calls and letters notwithstanding, our appeals were denied and we had to pay hundreds of dollars.  e single payer approach is not socialized medicine as in England, where the doctors are hired by the government. Under the single payer approach, people pick and are served by their own doctors; the doctors submit one claim; patients are not involved in claims and don’t have copays. Lastly, let’s rethink the identity and role of the bad guy in your story. Instead of having a bad guy limit patient care, let’s identify “corporate greed” as the bad guy and recognize that the for-pro t insurance companies add tens of billions of dollars a year to our health care bill in New York, adding no value in return. In a few weeks, advocates for single payer in New York are expecting to see a new proposal to fund universal health care in our state that is much more advantageous to unions, small business and senior citizens. Hopefully, Halston Media papers will continue to cover discussion of this important issue. -Larry and Mary Jane Kilian Yorktown Heights To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. 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Ancient Greek City 56. Similar 57. Roughly trimmed tree trunk used in a Scottish game 59. Semitic fertility god 60. Born of 61. Frogs, toads, tree toads 62. School in the northeast (abbr.) 63. Soviet Socialist Republic 64. “__ the Man” Musical, baseball player CLUES DOWN 1. Fiddler crabs 2. Discount 3. Partner to “flows” 4. Ethnic group of Laos 5. Beloved “Seinfeld” character 6. Book of tickets 7. The last name of “Hermione” 8. Type of TV package 9. Helps to heal a cut 10. Town in Galilee 12. Actor Horsley 14. “Hocus Pocus 2” actor Ed 19. Bird-loving group (abbr.) 23. They respond when someone is sick 24. Emerged 25. Midway between south and southeast 26. Monetary unit of Afghanistan 27. Unit of work or energy 28. Indicates near 29. Famed river 34. For each 35. News organization 36. CNN’s founder 37. They __ 39. Areas off to the side 40. Satisfies 41. A spare bed 42. Legendary singer Diana 44. Frothy mass of bubbles 45. A kind of sorcery 46. River in South Africa 47. 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Of the 148 units, 118 are planned to be “senior friendly.”  At the meeting, Mark Blanchard of Blanchard & Wilson reintroduced the project’s information to the board, explaining that the developers feel that they are in a place where they can get referrals out to the conservation board and the architectural review board.   Blanchard told the board that much work has been done regarding the tra c study.   At the May 9, 2022, Planning Board meeting, the project’s applicant, Unicorn Contracting, presented the board with a summary of the results of a tra c study. With this summary came ideas for how the intersection of Route 118 and Underhill Avenue could be improved. Blanchard also pointed out upgrades and bene ts the town would see in relation to the project:  •  e project would be providing parking for the senior center at Beaver Ridge  • Improvements to part of Route 118   • Improvements for future unknown projects  • Part of parking for Beaver Ridge will lead to better access for  rst responders  •  e restoration of the existing pond/ice pond   •  e restoration of the present mansion  Changes to the site plan itself include the relocation of four apartment units on the site, however this does not change the 148 units.  e four relocated units will be in the apartment building instead of a corner of the property.  is move was to leave the drainage channel, which is anticipated to see upgrades.  ere is also a list of trees up for removal as well as a schedule and plan for this process. In an attempt to address the di erent components of this project, the board plans to dedicate time in upcoming meetings for each separate subject, such as tra c, cultural resources, wetlands, and stormwater to allot time for questions on each subject. Also discussed was the environmental assessment form (EAF) which addresses points that were brought to the applicant’s attention during public hearings. “ is seems to be helping us to accomplish the very type of review we need to do in an ef-  cient manner,” said Planning Board member Robert Phelan. “When we identi ed the various issues that were important to us, you went back and gave us all this information.” Phelan suggested laying out a schedule for discussions on which topics are being reviewed at which speci c upcoming meetings. 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